Chapter 346: Miraculous Strength, Zi Yan Shatters the Golden Shield
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As the lion-headed elder's stern command echoed, the vast Yun Lan Mountain erupted with howling cries.
The once-silent rear mountain was suddenly illuminated by flashes of light. Soon, waves of formidable auras surged forth, as countless powerhouses from the Mu Lan Valley, who had been lying in wait, revealed themselves.
Nearby, Yun Shan could no longer suppress his anger. With a violent toss of his cup, he gave the signal. In an instant, the elders of the Yun Lan Sect, already on standby, soared into the skies.
The emergence of the Mu Lan Valley powerhouses and Yun Lan Sect elders caused a commotion among the crowd in the plaza. It was clear that a great battle was inevitable today.
Under the ceremonial platform, the Little Beast King's expression turned grim the moment he spotted Mo Yu. A cold sneer curled at the corner of his lips.
"Mo Yu, today is a day of great joy for me. Are you leading your people to Yun Lan Mountain to offer your congratulations?" The Little Beast King raised his head sharply, his gaze fixed on Mo Yu as a sly smile spread across his face.
"I heard that Yun Yun, the Sect Leader, and you once shared some... history. So, how does it feel knowing that the woman you cared for will soon be in my arms?"
Mo Yu's brow furrowed slightly. He shot the Little Beast King a cold glance but couldn't help letting his gaze linger on the veiled woman beside him. Her graceful figure stirred a trace of familiarity in Mo Yu's heart.
"You're not qualified to speak with me. Let the Mu Lan Elders behind you make their move," Mo Yu said calmly, his gaze dismissive and a faint smirk on his lips.
"You—!"
The Little Beast King's smug expression instantly twisted with anger at Mo Yu's words.
In just a few years, Mo Yu, once as insignificant as an ant, had grown to rival figures like the Yun Lan Sect Leader and the Mu Lan Elders, leaving the Little Beast King both shocked and enraged.
"Hah, what arrogance!" The Little Beast King sneered coldly. With a tremor of his shoulders, golden wings of dou qi unfurled behind him.
The golden wings flapped as he ascended into the air, facing Mo Yu with a frosty smile. "In that case, let me see how much you've grown over these years!"
Though intelligence from Mu Lan Valley suggested that Mo Yu possessed strength comparable to a Dou Huang, the Little Beast King, now at the peak of Dou Wang, refused to back down. He could not tolerate being so publicly dismissed and issued a challenge out of sheer indignation.
The Mu Lan Elders on the ceremonial platform frowned at the scene but did not intervene. They figured that even if the Little Beast King lost, their presence ensured no real trouble could arise.
"Hey, Brother Mo Yu said you're not worth his time, but you still insist on stepping up. Don't you understand human words?" Zi Yan, standing beside Mo Yu, pouted indignantly and snorted.
As if struck by a sudden idea, her large eyes gleamed mischievously. She waved her tiny, delicate fists and said, "Why don't I play with you instead? How about it?"
Her words caused an uproar among the crowd below.
Such a young girl—how strong could she be? Even if she had trained from birth, she couldn't possibly compare to the Little Beast King, a peak Dou Wang, who was just a step away from breaking into Dou Huang.
Despite knowing Zi Yan could perform dou qi flight, many still shook their heads in disbelief. Her talent might be outstanding, but her arrogance seemed boundless.
"Where did this little brat come from? Looking to die?"
The Little Beast King's face darkened further as he glared at Zi Yan, veins popping on his forehead. To be disdained by Mo Yu was one thing, but now even a child dared provoke him.
"Oh, so you accept my challenge." Ignoring his anger, Zi Yan giggled and turned to Mo Yu. "Brother Mo Yu, can I go now?"
"Go ahead, but be careful," Mo Yu replied with a faint smile.
"Don't worry about me, Brother Mo Yu," Zi Yan said confidently before flying toward the Little Beast King.
Watching her petite figure, Mo Yu narrowed his silver eyes slightly. He was well aware of her strength—enough to trouble even Dou Huangs, let alone a mere Dou Wang.
Yet, Mo Yu noticed something peculiar. Zi Yan's aura seemed to be approaching a critical point, as if she was on the verge of breaking through to the Dou Huang level.
Perhaps she had sensed this herself and sought to use the Little Beast King as practice.
While Mo Yu pondered, the crowd watched Zi Yan approach the Little Beast King in utter disbelief.
Even experts like Jia Xingtian, Nalan Jie, and the Mu Clan's ancestor were puzzled by Mo Yu's decision to let a young girl face the Little Beast King, a peak Dou Wang known for his combat prowess.
Only Xiao Yan, Lin Yan, and others from the Jia Nan Academy understood Mo Yu's intentions. They exchanged pitying glances at the Little Beast King, certain he was in for a painful lesson.
On the ceremonial platform, the Mu Lan Elders were equally baffled by Zi Yan. Despite their formidable strength, they couldn't discern her true power.
"Let's see how this plays out. The Little Beast King is our carefully groomed successor. Though this girl is mysterious, she's clearly still at the Dou Wang level. He should be able to handle her," the lion-headed elder mused.
The other two elders nodded in agreement. They couldn't afford to let the Little Beast King retreat without a fight in front of so many people; it would disgrace Mu Lan Valley.
In the arena, Zi Yan faced the Little Beast King with a casual shrug. "I wonder how tough you are. Let's see if you can take a few punches and make this interesting."
"Arrogant!"
Though she was just a young girl, the Little Beast King was seething. Her repeated taunts had pushed him to his limit.
"Don't think I'll go easy on you just because you're a little girl. Since you're with Mo Yu, prepare to die!"
Facing his killing intent, Zi Yan's expression turned serious. She flicked her pale-purple ponytail, then lightly raised her slim foot into the air.
A moment later, her foot stomped down with incredible force.
"Boom!"
A deafening explosion echoed as the air beneath her foot seemed to shatter.
To the shock of everyone present, a crack stretching a full 4 meter erupted from where her foot had landed in mid-air.
Even Dou Huangs in the audience blinked in astonishment. To rupture the air with a single step—what monstrous strength was this? Could she even be considered human?
The Little Beast King, witnessing this terrifying display, felt a shiver of unease creep into his heart. However, in such a critical moment, he had no time to overthink.
A fierce shout erupted as a torrent of robust Dou Qi surged from the Little Beast King's body, coalescing rapidly in front of him to form a solid golden energy shield etched with the pattern of a lion's head.
"High-level Xuan-Class Dou Technique, Lion King's Golden Shield!"
The declaration caused a stir among the spectators below. No one had anticipated that in such a brief exchange, the Little Beast King would resort to one of Mu Lan Valley's signature techniques, the Lion King's Golden Shield. Witnessing Zi Yan's overwhelming aura, however, many swallowed nervously, fully understanding his decision.
The shield not only materialized with incredible speed but also radiated an intense energy fluctuation, showcasing its extraordinary nature.
Clearly, as the successor of Mu Lan Valley, the Little Beast King possessed considerable strength and talent. Yet, his misfortune lay in catching the attention of the brute force queen—Zi Yan—a figure even Lin Xiuya and Lin Yan had avoided in the past.
With Zi Yan's might rivaling that of a Dou Huang, even a seemingly simple punch carried a force no one could ignore.
A deafening boom resounded in the sky as Zi Yan's fist collided violently with the Lion King's Golden Shield. The thunderous clash echoed like striking steel, and under this terrifying blow, the Little Beast King's expression changed drastically. The force from the shield felt like a mountain bearing down upon him, pressing relentlessly.
"Not good!"
His heart sank as he instinctively channeled all his Dou Qi to reinforce the shield. Although cracks spiderwebbed across its surface, he managed to stabilize it after a brief struggle.
Exhaling deeply, the Little Beast King felt a creeping dread. That single clash had consumed nearly half his Dou Qi. Arrogant as he was, he now had no choice but to take this seemingly delicate girl seriously.
The tense exchange held the audience on edge. When the Little Beast King successfully blocked Zi Yan's attack, relief swept through the Mu Lan Valley and Yun Lan Sect factions. If the successor of Mu Lan Valley couldn't even handle an opponent's "child," their morale would surely plummet.
However, just as they relaxed, Zi Yan's mischievous, gem-like eyes narrowed. A strange purple light engulfed her gaze, and the intensity of her aura shifted.
Among the onlookers, Mo Yu's expression flickered subtly, recognizing that Zi Yan was finally getting serious.
Above the battlefield, Zi Yan's small hands clenched as purple energy coursed around her arms. It solidified into crystalline layers over her fists, radiating a fearsome power capable of shattering mountains.
"Giggle, let's see if you can take this!"
With a playful laugh, she swung her fist once more.
This time, the compressed air in front of her created an invisible concave arc, generating a sharp, whistling sound as the force barreled toward the golden shield like a massive cannonball.
The Little Beast King's pupils shrank, and a chilling sense of doom surged through him. Without thinking, he poured the rest of his Dou Qi into the shield.
But the moment the two forces collided, the seemingly indestructible Lion King's Golden Shield shattered like brittle glass. The violent energy stormed through, mercilessly striking the Little Beast King's lower body.
A blood-curdling scream tore through the skies as the Little Beast King was sent crashing to the ground, clutching his groin and writhing like a prawn in agony.
The audience was stunned into silence, cold sweat dripping down their foreheads. Some male experts instinctively covered their own groins, shuddering at the mere thought of such an injury. Even if he recovered physically, the psychological scars would linger indefinitely.
Among the empire's experts, Jia Xingtian and others were equally dumbfounded. After a brief pause, they couldn't help but sigh.
"That little girl may look innocent and adorable, but her methods are brutally effective."
To break through a peak Dou Wang's powerful Dou Technique with only two punches—especially the second one—was an extraordinary feat, one that even many Dou Huangs would struggle to replicate.
"What terrifying raw power. She didn't even rely on energy techniques—this was pure physical strength," Hai Bodong remarked in amazement, his gaze fixed on Zi Yan.
The surrounding experts, including Lin Yan and Lin Xiuying, could only nod woodenly in agreement. Within the academy, Zi Yan's reputation as the "Brute Force Queen" was legendary. Judging by this display, her strength had grown even more fearsome.
Only Mo Yu appeared unfazed, murmuring to himself. "Beasts are renowned for their physical might, and as a descendant of the Ancient Void Dragon clan's royal lineage, Zi Yan's strength is only to be expected."
"Tsk, boring."
Above, Zi Yan waved her hand dismissively, her tone tinged with dissatisfaction. With a light stomp, her petite figure flipped back, landing gracefully beside Mo Yu. She glanced up with a sweet smile.
"Well done. Strength brings miracles—you've certainly proven that today, Zi Yan," Mo Yu chuckled, his eyes softening as he regarded her cherubic face.
Though she hadn't taken the Little Beast King's life, the damage inflicted was profound. For a man, such a loss was no less than destroying a second life.
The swift end of the skirmish left the Mu Lan Valley Elders momentarily stunned. Their expressions darkened as they saw the Little Beast King writhing in pain.
"Mu Lan Valley disciples, hear my command! Leave no one who dares disrupt this wedding alive!"
The chilling voice of the Mu Lan Elders reverberated across the sky.
"I will make sure the entire Northwest Region knows—any who provoke our valley shall face annihilation!"
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